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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does Bede trace as Eosterwine's relationship to Benedict? (from Chapter 3, Bede, Lives of the Abbots of Wearmouth and Jarrow)

They were in-laws.

They were theological rivals.

They were cousins.

They were brothers.

2.

Upon their second meeting of the creatures who were fallen angels, what was announced to Brendan and his party, according to the anonymous author? (from Chapter 5, The Voyage of Saint Brendan)

Brendan and his party would come to what appeared to be a rocky island, but was not.

Their voyage was nearly over.

Brendan and his party would spend a year at four different places that were to represent the four seasons of the year.

God would take them safely home.

3.

After his debate with Bishop Colman won him acclaim, what does Stephanus report came of Wilfrid? (from Chapter 2, Eddius Stephanus: Life of Wilfred)

Wilfrid was elected to the episcopacy.

Wilfrid became a Bishop.

Wilfrid was appointed abbot.

Wilfrid was ordained as a priest.

4.

What did Bede report Benedict brought back to Britain after his third trip to Rome? (from Chapter 3, Bede, Lives of the Abbots of Wearmouth and Jarrow)

A large number of books on all branches of sacred knowledge.

A cantor named John who introduced the order of chanting and singing the Psalms to Britain.

Icons from the tombs of saints to aid in the performance of miracles.

Scholars who were trained in the interpretation of Scripture.

5.

How many monks did the anonymous author report Ceolfrith took with him to complete the new construction that King Egfrith sponsored? (from Chapter 4, The Anonymous History of Abbot Ceolfrith)

22.

222.

12.

122.

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